MEET THE TEAM

Each individual on The Blanchard Institute’s recovery team is extremely passionate about the work we do. Everyone brings with them their own unique set of skills and experience, and together, we form an unstoppable team that’s dedicated to helping patients and families across North Carolina, through our Charlotte and Lake Norman outpatient rehabilitation facilities.

We look forward to being a part of your recovery journey.

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Ward Blanchard, MA, MBA, CCS, LCAS – Founder/CEO

Ward Blanchard
MA, MBA, CCS, LCAS
FOUNDER & CEO

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Angela Opalak

ANGELA OPALAK
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Ryan Mitchiner

Ryan Mitchiner
Director of Business Development

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Judy-Goodwin

Judy Goodwin
CADC-I
director of COMMUNITY RELATIONS

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CLINICAL TEAM

SAMANdA STEVENSON
LCAS, CSI, LCMHCA, NCC
Clinical Manager

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Jennifer Harris

JENNIFER HARRIS
CADC-I
LEAD THERAPIST

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William Dowdle

WILLIAM DOWDLE
CADC
PROGRAM Manager

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Josh Zummo

Josh Zummo
MS, LCMHC
Lead THERAPIST

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Ivy Gray

Ivy Gray
MBA-HCM, LCSW-A, LCAS-A
PRIMARY THERAPIST

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Xaria Hudson

Xaria Hudson
LCSW-A, LCAS-A,
Primary Therapist

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Jamaal Othiossinir

Jamaal Othiossinir
MSW, LCSW-A

PRIMARY THERAPIST

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Elizabeth Ratajczak

ELIZABETH RATAJCZAK
LCSW-A, LMSW
PRIMARY THERAPIST

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Brittany-Bolden

Brittany Bolden
LMFT-A, LCAS-A, CADC-I, NCC
MULTI-FAMILY GROUP THERAPIST

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corrie thomas

Corrie Thomas
MS, RD, LD/N
Nutritionist

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Johnny Chicago Marks

Johnny “Chicago” Marks
NCIP, NCRC II, CADC-I
RECOVERY CONTRACTOR

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Liz Derby

Liz Derby
C-IAYT, ERYT-500, ACE Certified Personal Trainer & Health Coach
Spiritual Care Contractor

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Casey True

CASEY TRUE
CADC-I
Extended Care & Alumni Services Manager

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Keyonte Easter

KEYONTE EASTER
MA PASTORAL COUNSELING, CADC-I
Counselor

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Sara Patterson

SARA PATTERSON
BS, CADC-I
COUNSELOR

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Brooks Alexander

Brooks Alexander
Recovery Connector

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Harold “hal” Blackwell
Recovery Connector

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NOAH LEISE
Recovery Connector

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Kendra Levieux

Kendra Levieux
Recovery Connector

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Colleen London-Link, BA
Recovery Connector

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LUTICIA MCKNIGHT
BA, CPSS
RECOVERY CONNECTOR

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PEYTON WATTS
Recovery Connector

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MEDICAL TEAM

Mary Urban

MARY URBAN
MSN, PMHNP-BC, APRN
MEDICAL DIRECTOR

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AMY PHELPS
AAMA-CMA
MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGER

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KATHERINE ZBODULA
NURSE PRACTITIONER

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Lisa Mangan

LISA MANGAN, LPN
NURSE

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Valerie Morrison

VALERIE MORRISON, RN
NURSE

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Mika Rhodes office administrator

MIKA RHODES
CLIENT SERVICES COORDINATOR

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Mike True

mICHAEL tRUE
CADC-I
Withdrawal Management Coordinator

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ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

ADMISSIONS TEAM

Erica Baskin

erica baskin
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

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Shelley-Wood

Shelley Wood, BA
Admissions Coordinator

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FINANCIAL TEAM

Chad Rothert

CHAD ROTHERT, BA
CONTROLLER

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Kelly Carrigan

KELLY CARRIGAN
CADC-I
REVENUE CYCLE SPECIALIST

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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Gibbs therapy dog

Gibbs
TOur & Therapy Dog

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Blanchard Client Care Team